Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus ($500–$1500)

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation (2 weeks to start)

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

VCA Freehold Animal Hospital in Freehold, NJ is seeking a veterinary technician or experienced veterinary assistant with surgical experience to join our AAHA-accredited medical team. We offer full-time and part-time roles, a competitive wage, signing bonus, and a supportive culture that values your skills and growth.

You will work closely with technicians and doctors, performing physical exams, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep and assisting, dentistry, radiology, lab work, venipuncture,

Qualifications

• Surgical experience is required.
• Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Skills

Surgical experience

Veterinary assistant experience

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Technician or Assistant with Surgical Experience!

Location: 3700 US-9, Freehold, NJ 07728

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $22-$32/hr based on experience and licensure

*** $500-$1500 Signing bonus Opportunity!!

At VCA Freehold Animal Hospital, we are looking to add full time veterinary technician or experienced veterinary assistant to join our medical team! O ur AAHA-accredited facility has been helping pets live long, healthy and happy lives for more than 55 years. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more! *surgical experience is required*

Why join the VCA Freehold team?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Signing bonus Opportunity!!
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of VCA Freehold, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.